Douglas J. J. Peters
Douglas Peters | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office December 9, 2016 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Catherine Pugh |
| Succeeded by | Guy Guzzone |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 10, 2007 – July 31, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Leo E. Green |
| Succeeded by | Ron Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1963 |
| Died | December 30, 2023 (aged 60) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BS) University of Maryland, Baltimore (MBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1988–1998 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | United States Army Reserve |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Storm |
| Awards | Bronze Star |
Douglas J. J. Peters (December 28, 1963 – December 30, 2023) was an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Maryland State Senate representing the 23rd district in Prince George's County from January 10, 2007 to July 31, 2021. In June 2021, Peters announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2022; in July 2021, he was appointed to the unpaid University System of Maryland's Board of Regents and announced he would resign from the senate.